Eight Tips for a Killer 5-Minute Presentation

Posted by mapleleafmark under Public Relations
From http://www.markevans.ca 3326 days ago

If you have only five minutes for a presentation, here are some tips to make the most of your time on stage.

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Written by mapleleafmark
3326 days ago

To be honest, I think longer presentations are easier because there is more latitude in terms of pace and how you go through the slides. When you "only" have five minutes, I felt there was pressure to not waste a second. It meant I had to stay on script, focus on what mattered and stop myself from being distracted or going off on a tangent. It didn't help that there were other speakers ahead of me who nailed the five-minute format. :)

Mark

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Written by HeatherStone
3326 days ago

Hi Mark,

Thanks for sharing! Ultimately, many people who have a fear of public speaking might instinctively feel that a short presentation -- 5 minutes --- is much easier to face than a longer one -- 20 to 30 minutes. What's your take? Are longer presentations more challenging than shorter ones or the other way around? Why?

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